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  • Nutribuddy Review: Eco-friendly, Convenient, Vegan Shakes

    When Nutribuddy reached out to me to work together, I was a little skeptical. I have tried a number of vegan meal powders and have struggled to find one that tastes nice, is nutritional, and has a pleasant texture. Many shakes seem to be a bit chalky or bitty in texture, meaning they aren’t very…

    Abbi

    May 18, 2021
    Sustainable lifestyle, Vegan Food
    nutribuddy, Vegan Food
  • 5 things you can start doing to celebrate Earth Day every day

    This week it was Earth Day, an annual day of support for environmental protection. It was started in the 1960’s by activists to protest against increasing air and water pollution in the USA, however in recent years, it has become a day for somewhat performative statements from companies who often don’t have the environment in…

    Abbi

    April 24, 2021
    Sustainable lifestyle
  • Sustainable fashion: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying new clothes

    The fashion industry is one of the worst for its negative impact on the environment. It takes roughly 1800 gallons of water to produce a new pair of jeans, and synthetic materials such as polyester can take up to 200 years to decompose in landfill. If you are looking to reduce how many new items…

    Abbi

    April 16, 2021
    Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable lifestyle
    Sustainable Fashion
  • 5 reasons growing your own veg is good for the planet

    Since I’ve owned my own home (and therefore had my own outdoor space), I have loved growing my own fruit and vegetables. What started as a hobby became a bit of an obsession last year during lockdown, but I’ve learnt so much and I love being able to grow my own food! Not only does…

    Abbi

    April 6, 2021
    Grow Your Own, Lifestyle, Sustainable lifestyle
    veg patch, vegetable patch
  • #GoEverywhere with Royal Robbins | Sustainable Outdoor Clothing Review

    No matter how you like to spend time outdoors, Royal Robbins‘ sustainable outdoor clothing collection will meet your needs. Whether you’re walking the dog, hiking, or enjoying an al fresco lunch in the park, their collection of jackets, sweaters, skirts and shorts combine functionality, practicality and style to help you #GoEverywhere. One of the things…

    Abbi

    January 18, 2021
    Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable lifestyle
  • Jurassic Coast Itinerary – How to spend a long weekend in Dorset

    Jurassic Coast Itinerary – How to spend a long weekend in Dorset

    Visiting Dorset & The Jurassic Coast I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t travelled a huge amount in the UK but of the places I have visited, Dorset is definitely up there as one of the most beautiful! This region of the UK is situated on the south coast of England and is home to a…

    Abbi

    September 30, 2020
    travel, uk
    dorset, jurassic coast, uk
  • Save the Bees: Creating an Eco Friendly Garden with The Grass People

    What has an eco friendly garden got to do with saving the bees? Just over 18 months ago I bought my first home, and my first priority was renovating my garden. I wanted lush green grass, vibrant borders and a vegetable patch. Little did I realise my priority would shift towards finding ways to create…

    Abbi

    September 7, 2020
    Grow Your Own, Sustainable lifestyle
    bees, gardening
  • 20 Sustainable Fashion Tips for an Ethical Wardrobe

    One of the best ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle is by changing your relationship with fashion. In 2013, an eight-storey factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed. The infamous Rana Plaza building housed five garment factories where clothes were made for companies such as Benetton, Mango, Matalan, and Primark. Workers’ concerns over cracks appearing in…

    Abbi

    September 2, 2020
    Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable lifestyle
    Sustainable Fashion
  • 50 Sustainable Travel Tips for positive impact travel post-COVID

    Sustainable Travel Tips Everyone’s on the hunt for sustainable travel tips at the moment – it’s become something of a fashion in the travelling world to be more of an eco-traveller, showing off your metal straw and staying at ‘green’ hotels. Rightly so, because travel needs to be sustainable! That’s how you stumbled upon this…

    Abbi

    July 8, 2020
    Sustainable Travel
    eco travel, Sustainable Travel
  • How to spend one day in Margate, Kent

    How to spend one day in Margate, Kent

    One Day in Margate Margate is a coastal town in Thanet, Kent. Once a small fishing village, it’s now a popular holiday destination for Londoners, or even for a day trip, being just 1.5 hours by train from the capital. I loved it because of its quirky, vibrant feel, it reminded me a little bit…

    Abbi

    June 25, 2020
    uk
    kent, margate, uk
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  • Nutribuddy Review: Eco-friendly, Convenient, Vegan ShakesMay 18, 2021
  • 5 things you can start doing to celebrate Earth Day every dayApril 24, 2021
  • Sustainable fashion: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying new clothesApril 16, 2021

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